RUN FOR YOUR NHS! The Robin Hood Half Marathon (brought to you by Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events) is in 6 weeks - on 30th September! It's Nottingham's BIGGEST running event and we're so proud to be a Local Charity Partner on the 70th year of our NHS. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, you've plenty of time to train for this year's race 🏃‍♀️🤸‍♂️ You can also choose for your sponsorship money to go to ANY area of the hospitals - whichever is closest to your heart. ✏️ Register: https://www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/ikano-robin-hood-marathon-half-marathon/ 💙 Set up your fundraising page: www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/nuhc/robinhood2018 For more information or help setting up your fundraising page, contact our fundraising team: email Charity@nuh.nhs.uk or call 0115 9627905

Emily Hall is one of the incredible people who will be running the Robin Hood Half Marathon for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust on the 70th year of our fabulous NHS! 💫 Along with her partner Shaun Cooper, Emily is fundraising for the Paediatric Critical Care Unit (PCCU) at Nottingham Children's Hospital after they took care of her daughter, Scarlett. On 27th March 2018, Scarlett had a seizure at nursery, just a few weeks after her first birthday. She was rushed to the QMC, where doctors diagnosed a virus and a collapsed lung. But, after 4 days at PCCU, Scarlett made a full recovery and was allowed to return home to her family ❤️ Emily wants to thank PCCU doctors and nurses: “During a very traumatic time, the staff on PCCU gave us amazing support and care for Scarlett and all the family. No words will ever show our gratitude to the staff. But having the opportunity to raise money for Nottingham Hospitals Charity gives us the opportunity to show our appreciation.” Emily and Shaun have already DOUBLED their fundraising target andso far raised nearly £600! We're so grateful to Emily and Shaun and everyone who has chosen to support them. If you would like to join Emily and Shaun at the start line on 30th September and support Nottingham's hospitals, sign up for the Robin Hood Half Marathon here: www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/ikano-robin-hood-marathon-half-marathon/

Head down to The Nottingham Waterfront Festival today from 12.30pm at the Canalhouse Bar! Not only can you see a range of fantastic live music, but you'll also be helping to raise money for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust's Cystic Fibrosis Unit! 🎶🎸🎤

This week we've been busy celebrating some truly inspirational TeamNUH fundraising through our Staff Fundraiser of the Month Award! Every month, we thank a member of staff or team who has gone above and beyond to raise money for their ward and enhance the care of their patients. We’re incredibly grateful to these dedicated individuals! A huge well done to Hannah and Jennifer from our Theatres Team who won June's award for organising a Three Peaks Challenge with their colleagues, and to Rebecca and Rebecca from Ward C25 who won July's award for organising a 12 hour static cycle in support of our Head & Neck Cancer Fund. You are all #TeamNUH fundraising superstars! Do you know a member of Team NUH who has gone above and beyond to fundraise for our hospitals? Nominate them for Staff Fundraiser of the Month here: https://www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/nuh-staff-fundraiser-month/

The Speech and Language Therapy team (a.k.a the SLT Oompa Loompas) were our TOP FUNDRAISERS at this year's Dragon Boat Race🏅 Today they donned their wigs for one last time to present a cheque for £2,500 to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The money will pay for new, specialised equipment to help rehabilitate patients who have suffered a stroke. We're so grateful to everyone who sponsored our Dragon Boat teams - they've collectively raised £11,000 so far, which will make a huge difference to our patients and their families 💫 To find out how you can fundraise for Nottingham hospitals this summer, visit our website: https://www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/

The BRAND NEW Robin Hood Mile Challenge is a fun and truly inclusive running event. The one-mile route is suitable for everyone – fun or club runners, families, people with restricted mobility or impairments, amputees, wheelchair users. Everyone, of all ages and abilities, will take part side by side 🏅 You can run or walk the course which starts and finishes on Victoria Embankment. And don’t worry if you need a helping hand to get you over the finish line - friends, family, or carers can join you on the route free of charge. As a local charity partner for Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events, we will have a limited number of FREE PLACES available for anyone wishing to take part. Sign up and we'll be in touch to help you with your fundraising: www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/the-robin-hood-mile-challenge/

Last year, Steph Page wanted to do something to honour the memory of her baby niece, Layla. Little Layla was born prematurely at 24 weeks and cared for at the City Hospital Neonatal Unit. She sadly passed away in February 2016. Steph signed up to take part in the Robin Hood Half Marathon to thank staff who took care of Layla. But, whilst Steph was training for the Half Marathon, her nephew, Zane, was born 2 months early. He was cared for by the same team who looked after his sister. Going through a similar experience again gave Steph the drive she needed to finish the gruelling race and to raise £1,255.64 in memory of Layla. Part of this sum was donated by Experian UK, who very kindly match-funded £250 of Steph's sponsorship money. Steph presented a cheque to Neonatal staff this week, and brought along Zane, who is now a happy and healthy one year old. Neonatal doctors and nurses were delighted to see Zane toddling around the Unit, giving high five to the nurses who took care of him when he was a tiny baby We're so honoured that Steph chose to fundraise for the Neonatal Unit. Her donation is a lasting tribute to Layla's life and will enhance the care of thousands of other premature and poorly babies for years to come 💞 If you would like to take part in the Robin Hood Half Marathon 2018 to thank hospital staff for their care, visit our website: https://www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/ikano-robin-hood-marathon-half-marathon/ Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

So many TeamNUH staff are going the extra mile to fundraise for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in celebration of #NHS70, and our Cancer & Associated Specialties Team are no exception! They are hosting a Charity Ball on 8th September to raise money for their patients, and would love you to come! Tickets are £49 and include fizz on arrival, a three course meal, live music, raffle and auction. The whole evening will be compèred by BBC Radio Nottingham's Mark Dennison too! More information & tickets at: www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/charity-ball/

At The Asda Foundation Nottingham 10k yesterday we had 29 runners 🏃‍♀️who collectively ran 290km (that's Nottingham to Gloucester and back again), 15 volunteers👏 and we’ve raised almost £3000! 🎉 Thank you all so much for giving up your time to run and fundraise, or volunteer and cheer in support of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust . We managed to take a few quick pictures as you ran by but you were too quick for us! If you have any pictures please tag us. Who doesn’t love a good medal selfie? 🏅 If you’ve been inspired to get involved by our wonderful ASDA 10K fundraisers and volunteers, have a look at our events page - https://www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/

Hands up if you think NHS staff are totally amazing 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ The incredible team from the Children's Emergency Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is hosting a CPR Teachathon and Family Fun Day at Wollaton Park on Saturday 1st September. Their aim is to teach up to 1,000 adults and children how to administer the life-saving technique! It's a FREE, fun day out and you'll also learn something that could one day help you save someone's life! 💞 All donations raised on the day will be used to support the Children's Emergency Department and their patients. Find out more: www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/cpr-teachathon-family-day/